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ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload zwkfwqg.quarkpets.com

Category: ClearFake Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

Description

Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-08-04 20:54:36 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, win-0x4679, Windows.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain
Value
zwkfwqg.quarkpets.com
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake

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References (2)

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  • ThreatFox IOC page ThreatFox IOCs

    Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-08-04 20:54:36 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake, win-0x4679, Windows.

Remediations (10)

  • web:darkwebinformer.com

    A domain -based indicator has been identified delivering ClearFake JavaScript malware . The domain is flagged for phishing and payload delivery activity and is associated with malicious script injection campaigns designed to trick users into interacting with fraudulent browser updates or phishing pages.

  • web:ismalicious.com

    10,796 indicators (10246 domains , 26 IPs, 37 URLs, 487 hashes) attributed to the ClearFake malware family.

  • web:securereading.com

    Once delivered, ClearFake malware typically enables follow-on activity such as credential theft, redirection to scam content, or additional payload downloads. Because the delivery channel appears legitimate, many perimeter defenses fail to block access by default.

  • web:socprime.com

    The report examines the widespread use of ClearFake and the emergence of CastleLoader, a malware loader that relies on paste-and-run techniques. CastleLoader delivers multiple payload types, including RATs and infostealers, while abusing legitimate Python distributions through a Bring-Your-Own-Interpreter (BYOI) approach.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    ThreatFox Database Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) on ThreatFox are associated with a certain malware fas. A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on indicators of compromise associated with js. clearfake . You can also get this data through the ThreatFox API. Database Entry

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    ClearFake IOC: zwkfwqg.quarkpets.com ( domain ) You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain zwkfwqg.quarkpets.com .

  • web:www.bridewell.com

    By using watering-hole style attacks, the ClearFake campaign aims to deliver malicious payloads through execution of malicious JavaScript commands, delivered to legitimate, compromised websites through WordPress vulnerabilities and plugins. We have outlined recommendations to ensure that organisations are protected against this threat.

  • web:www.darktrace.com

    ClearFake continues to be observed across multiple sectors, but Darktrace remains well‑positioned to counter such threats. Because ClearFake's end goal is often to deliver malware such as information stealers and malware loaders, early disruption is critical to preventing compromise.

  • web:www.kroll.com

    CLEARFAKE Update Tricks Victim into Executing Malicious PowerShell Code CLEARFAKE is the term used to describe the malicious in-browser JavaScript framework deployed on compromised webpages as part of drive-by compromise campaigns to deliver information stealers.

  • web:www.threatdown.com

    ClearFake , tested on June 3, 2024 Distribution (Compromised site->fake error->copy/paste PowerShell) ClearFake is a malware campaign using social engineering first discovered by Randy McEoin. It is one of the many "fake browser updates" inspired by OG SocGholish which leverages compromised websites to target potential victims.

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